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National Cyber Alert System
Cyber Security Alert SA06-005A
Microsoft Windows Metafile Vulnerability
Original release date: January 5, 2006
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
Microsoft Windows
Overview
Microsoft has released an update that addresses a critical vulnerability in Windows Metafile images.
Solution
Apply Updates
Microsoft has released a security update for a Windows Metafile image vulnerability. To obtain the update, visit the Microsoft Update web site. US-CERT also recommends enabling
Automatic Updates.
Description
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-001 addresses a vulnerability in Windows Metafile (WMF) images. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to take control of your computer or cause it to crash. For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA06-006A.